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Outbound fromGravesend to Bishops Stortford by train
It takes an average of 1h 58m to travel from Gravesend to Bishops Stortford by train, over a distance of around 31 miles (49 km). There are normally 25 trains per day travelling from Gravesend to Bishops Stortford and tickets for this journey start from £35.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:49 | |
| Departure station | Gravesend | |
| Arrival station | Bishops Stortford | |
| Journey time | From 1h 44m | |
| Distance | 31 miles (49 km) | |
| Frequency | 25 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £35.10 | |
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How to travel from Gravesend to Bishops Stortford by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Gravesend to Bishops Stortford? Look no further.
You'll usually find 25 trains per day running between Gravesend and Bishops Stortford, which usually take 1 hour 58 minutes to complete the 31 miles (49 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 44 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Bishops Stortford by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Greater Anglia, Southeastern or Thameslink are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Gravesend to Bishops Stortford start from £35.10 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Bishops Stortford? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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